Bathroom Rubbing alcohol can remove the dull haze from mirrors. Use rubbing alcohol to remove spots from bathroom fixtures. Glass shower doors will sparkle if cleaned with white vinegar. To clean the shower, use a solution of 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 cup ammonia, and 1/4 cup baking soda added to one gallon of warm water.

Lemon furniture oil will remove water spots on metal frames. Rusty tile marks can be removed with kerosene. Running the shower on hot for five minutes will steam the dirt loose. Grout need cleaning? Wash with 2 tablespoons chlorine bleach in one quart of water. Dry thoroughly, then apply several coats of lemon oil. Let dry one hour between coats. Dull walls will shine when washed with vinegar and waterand plished with a dry cloth. Lighter fluid will remove most stains from porcelain sinks and bathtubs.

Kitchen

Pour club soda on counter and clean with a soft cloth, rinse with water then wipe dry. Baking soda or club soda will clean and shine stainless steel sinks easily. Remove stubborn water spots from a stainless sink with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.

Spots on stainless steel also can be removed with vinegar. Rub stainless steel sinks with lighter fluid if rusty . For a sparkling white porcelain sink, place paper towels across the bottom of your sink and saturate with household bleach. Let sit for 8 hour & rinse. Never use bleach in colored sinks.

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